Fresh fruit and yoghurt available daily
Welcome to reception. We look forward to an exciting half term with all of you. Below are the important dates for the first half term which includes information about upcoming information meetings and exciting activities such as the Halloween disco! We have also included information about our favourite five books which we will be reading in class and will be featured in our book corner. Looking forward to seeing you all. Miss Hewitt.
Get ready for a little Hogwarts magic! We're transforming East-the-Water Hall into a spellbinding Halloween party, packed with music, dancing, games and magical treats. Whether your little witch or wizard is ready to cast a spell on the dance floor or simply enjoys a good boogie, there's plenty of fun in store!
When is it?: Reception / Year 1: 3:30pm–4:15pm & Year 2: 4:30pm–5:30pm
Drop-off & collection: As the disco is taking place in school, children attending the Reception / Year 1 disco will go straight from their classrooms to the disco at the end of the school day, please collect from their classrooms. For the Year 2 disco, please collect your child from the main school entrance at 5:30pm.
A trip to Honeydukes: Every child will receive 2 Galleons to spend at the Honeydukes Tuck Shop on snacks. This is included in the ticket price, so there's no need to send in extra tuck shop money! We'll also have free, unlimited Polyjuice Potion (squash) available throughout the disco to keep our little witches and wizards refreshed.
Dress to impress… or don't: Fancy dress is welcome but absolutely not compulsory. Come as a witch, wizard, ghost, magical creature or simply yourself! We'll be awarding prizes for Best Dancer and Best Dressed so get practising those magical moves!
A lovely story about a young girl who finds it difficult to make friends because she's unsure about what to do or say. To cope she makes pretend friends out of materials, until one day she meets a boy called Josh who happens to have a similar interest to her.
A heart-warming story about a boy and how one day he found a penguin at his door!
This book celebrates the diversity of hair styles and the joy of getting ready for a special occasion. It links to our topic- all about me.
It tells the tale of a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere and how this impacts his daily life and interactions.
It's a story about a young girl called Stella, navigating mother's day with two dads. It links to our topic-all about me.
12 days till half term
2026/2027 academic year
PE Days: Thursday
Reception do not require a PE kit. We will have PE in the hall on Thursday mornings. Earrings will be covered and hair should be tied up.
Last week of clubs: week commencing 19 October 2026.
Please book clubs via School Gateway.
I am available at the end of the day to talk through any questions or concerns you may have. Thanks, Miss Hewitt.
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